BCBA-Program Supervisor

The Faison Center•Richmond, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The BCBA-Program Supervisor provides staff development, supervision, and organizational leadership for an assigned program, focusing on the effective implementation of the applied behavior analysis process. This role involves supervising and monitoring the implementation of programming for positive behavioral changes and ensuring successful relationships with partner organizations and families.

Requirements

Ability to apply knowledge of adult training in the techniques of applied behavior analysis.
Ability to develop, manage and supervise effective programming for clients with autism.
Supervisory experience and excellent interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of special education curriculum, applied behavior analysis and research.
Previous experience with autism.
Experience in behavior intervention.
Ability to complete CPR, First Aid and human rights training.
Master’s degree in special education or related field required.
Board Certification in Behavior Analysis required; or the ability to obtain within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Special education teacher licensure in Virginia preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises all behavior analytic programming for assigned clients, incorporating individual and group program objectives.
Administers medication as needed, following appropriate training.
Provides individualized parent training on tactics to address goals for students at home as needed.
Utilizes data for use in determining further programming.
Coordinates design and data collection of research projects under supervision of Director.
Supervises and mentors staff assigned to teams, working with Human Resources to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
Ensures and documents program planning and management, individual client progress and staff development.
Oversees accuracy of implementation for individual Behavior Intervention Plans.
Conducts TPRA observations with staff working with clients.
Delivers staff training and other professional development as needed.
Participates in development and oversees execution of expense budget for program.
Ensures that classroom teachers under supervision have a plan and are taking reasonable action towards obtaining or maintaining their provisional or renewable license.
Develops specific objectives for each client during initial evaluation.
Ensures implementation of daily activities focused on each objective.
Maintains and updates Individualized Educational/Program Plans.
Reviews progress reports provided to parents.
Assesses progress and makes changes to programs as needed in collaboration with classroom teachers.
Coordinates communication with necessary parties regarding timelines for required meetings, authorizations, and services funding, etc.
Maintains daily communication with teams regarding each client and family.
Responds to emergency situations as needed.
Follows school policy to oversee the educational administration of The Faison School in the absence of Director of Administration and/or Director of Education.
Expectations are clear, well communicated, and relate to the goals and objectives of the program.
Staff receive frequent, constructive feedback.
Staff have the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish goals.
Performance issues are addressed and documented as they occur.
Safety issues are reviewed and communicated to assure a safe and healthy workplace.